Rossendale Borough Council

A council planning committee says better alternative sites could be found.

Campaigners have claimed the turbines would dominate the valley and provide little benefit.

An energy firm wants to build up to 18 turbines, each of which would be taller than Blackpool Tower.

Plans for a Scout Moor II wind turbine development in the area needs detailed weather information.

Rawtenstall Market's traders will be housed in kiosks or other structures at the new Town Square.

"Whitworth is not the place for a HMO", one concerned resident has told Rossendale Council.

Labour also retains control of Preston, Rossendale, Chorley and Blackburn with Darwen.

A plan to turn the former Commercial Hotel into a homeless hostel has been given the go-ahead.